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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 113

Hi jazphoto. I hear you about healing and exercises. I go to the doctor this Thursday and I am praying he lifts some of these restrictions. It's hard not being able to do anything. My mind is always on smoking. I am looking forward to a very long walk if he allows it. I'm hoping that the new bone is forming like it should. I haven't been able to post much because I have my 2 grandkids and they sure keep me busy. Good luck to you. Let's just say we are healing in 2 places :) Porky (Terri) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/19/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 694 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $180 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

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jazphoto Whish you strength and lots of tranquillity. mitri [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 152 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 307

Welcome jazphoto In a way! Practicing Thai Chi and Chi Kung, has helped me to breath better and to get more relaxed. I think any exercise that keeps your mind free from thinking would work the same. Years ago in one of my attempts to quit I came across [b]Using Your Brain For a Change [/b] , a very interesting book by Richard Bandler, you will find some good exercises to get rid of smoking by a visualising method. It can work but only when you�re really determined. :) Good luck, mitri [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 147 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

Tomorrow almost always turns into today. Fight the good fight. ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 677 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $335 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

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:) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 678 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $335 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jaz - what inspirational words! Glad you are doing so well. Keep it up! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 432 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $78 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Good Job Jaz! You're doing great! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 398 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $71.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jaz - Just checking in to see how you're doing on Day #1? If you haven't already - make sure you've really gotten rid of all cigarettes, matches, lighters, ashtrays, etc. It's hard to do but well worth it. Keep drinking water & chewing gum today! And, don't listen to whichever shoulder is holding the devil - everytime that evil nicotine craving creature starts speaking picture yourself squashing that little devil (slap that shoulder!). We actually can learn to control our thoughts, just takes some practice. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 320 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $65 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jaz - Great Job today! I KNOW that you can keep it up. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 323 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $65 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

Jaz - Here is a visualization/relaxation that I've used. It's not specifically for smoking cessation...but it does the trick! This exercise will take about 20 minutes and will help relax both your body and mind. Many people find that imagining a special, relaxing place helps them more easily relax. For this exercise, I�ve used the imagery of the beach. You can use whatever is your favorite place. To get started, sit up straight in a comfortable chair, with your feet on the floor. If there is a more comfortable position for you, certainly use it. Unless you want to fall asleep, do the exercise sitting up. At bedtime, you can lie in bed and simply fall asleep with this exercise. If any step in the exercise isn�t comfortable, either physically or emotionally, just focus on your breathing during that step instead. Slowly close your eyes, or focus on one spot on the floor or wall if that is more comfortable for you. Invite your body and mind to begin to relax. If worries or concerns come to you, now or during this exercise, imagine placing them on clouds slowing drifting across the sky. You might notice these clouds as they drift by, but you don�t have to get involved with these thoughts. Slowly your mind will settle down and begin to feel more relaxed and comfortable. Begin to focus on your breathing. Take 2 slow, relaxed deep breaths, watching your breathing come in� and then go out. Then return your breathing to a normal rate and normal depth, and continue to watch your breath. Imagine that with each breath in, you�re breathing in comfort and relaxation, and with each breath out, you�re breathing out any discomfort or worry. Next I�ll have you turn your focus to a couple of different areas of your body, first tightening the muscles, and then letting them relax. To start, I�ll have you focus on your hands. Tighten those muscles into tight, tense fists� and on the count of 3, relax, 1, 2, 3. Let any tension or discomfort flow out through your fingertips. And next, focus on the muscles of your face. Tighten those muscles by tightly shutting your eyes and clenching your jaw � and on the count of 3, relax 1, 2, 3. Let your forehead become smooth and your jaw droop slightly. Now I�ll have you focus on your feet. Tighten thos

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